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Rising Honor Killings In Iran: 13 Women Lose Lives In 17 Days

Rising Honor Killings In Iran: 13 Women Lose Lives In 17 Days

Honor killings have increased in the Islamic Republic of Iran in recent months. As many as 13 women lost their lives in Iran in the past 17 days. In a huge blow to women's rights,

The deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital; What’s the reality?

The deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital; What’s the reality?

The conflict between Israeli forces and the Gaza fighters are killing civilians everyday. People living in Israel and The Gaza Strip are suffering because of the ongoing conflict. Amid the conflict, an Israeli strike on

Hamas posts video of kidnapped Israeli woman; She pleads for release

Hamas posts video of kidnapped Israeli woman; She pleads for release

Amid the conflict between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces, Palestinian militant outfit Hamas has shared a video on its Telegram handle of an Israeli woman taken hostage during the October 7 attacks. Hamas' military wing

Israel-Hamas conflict causes humanitarian catastrophe in region

Israel-Hamas conflict causes humanitarian catastrophe in region

The ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters have caused humanitarian catastrophe in the region. Civilians are suffering because of the conflict. Israelis and Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip are facing the consequences

Philippines Unionist Killings Shed Light On Labour Laws In Country

Philippines Unionist Killings Shed Light On Labour Laws In Country

The killing of a labour leader in Rizal province in the Philippines has shed light on labour laws in the country. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has also slammed the continued targeting of unionists in the

Making History: Trans Women To Participate In Miss Universe

Making History: Trans Women To Participate In Miss Universe

The Miss Universe pageant is set to create history as two trans women will feature in this year’s competition. The Miss Universe pageant will feature 90 women from around the globe, including trans women.  Trans

Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza; Does it amount to war crime?

Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza; Does it amount to war crime?

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report that Israel used white phosphorus to target the Gaza Strip. The allegations by HRW were based on verified video and witness accounts from October 10 and 11.

China Forcibly Returns Over 500 North Koreans To North Korea

China Forcibly Returns Over 500 North Koreans To North Korea

The People's Republic of China has forcefully conducted a repatriation of a large number of North Koreans. This move is a blow to human rights as any forced repatriation of North Koreans goes against international

Women At Risk As Hamas Using Rape As A Weapon Of War

Women At Risk As Hamas Using Rape As A Weapon Of War

Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has said that the Hamas militants raped various young women and girls amid the war. Various activists have also claimed that violence against women and girls increased because

Biden says Hamas beheaded 40 babies; What’s the reality?

Biden says Hamas beheaded 40 babies; What’s the reality?

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, said that he saw "confirmed pictures of Hamas terrorists beheading children", confirming the reports of atrocities committed by Hamas fighters.  While attending a meeting with the US